THE WAiiT - Won't You Wait
THE WAiiT is a Taiwan neo-psychedelic rock band founded by Frey and Lili in 2016. The group began as a home recording project. Frey writes, records, produces the music. Lili provides insight and inspiration, artwork and makes music videos. As a touring act, the project consists of Frey (guitar, vocals), Lili (bass, vocals), Sherry (drums).
The band was initially formed as a home studio project in 2016. Frey and Lili had worked together for years before these projects. In November 2015, the duo just finished their previous band Oscilloscope who formed in 2014 and played hard rock music. “I want to create a new style of rock music. It should be vintage and tastes like grunge” Lili said. Frey started to listen to the music which Lili suggested, and then wrote songs based on grunge, psychedelic rock.
After six months, the duo uploaded six self-produced tracks to thesixtyone, Sound Cloud and StreetVoice which caught attentions of musicians. At the same time, they enlisted drummer Xavi and started rehearsing as a band. In December 2016, they began playing at some local gigs.
Grease in the Grass
Frey completed the album tracks in October 2016. “As those great bands do, we need a name which is simple but meaningful” Lili said. The duo listed their favorite artists like Nirvana, The Drums, Joy Division and the band was finally named THE WAiiT.
“We love Kurt’s spirit. The word nirvana means people who are waiting to go to the new world” Frey said. “Neither of us like waiting” Lili added. Their self-produced debut album, THE WAiiT, which was released on 11 March 2017.
Tours in 2017 included Hsinchu Not Bad Festival, Taoyuan Ironrose Festival, as well as Spring Scream festival, Winder Music Festival, Hohaiyan Rock Festival and Unlimited Freedom Festival.
Night Out
During Unlimited Freedom Festival, tensions ran high and Lili criticized Xavi's drumming, which she felt was not "in the pocket." Xavi was fired afterwards and replaced by Sherry.
Tour in 2018 included Urban Nomad Opening Freak Out Festival and The Next Big Thing. During Nomad Opening Freak Out Festival, the Treasure music video was nominated for one of the best music videos of Taiwan Music Video Competition. On 7 July, THE WAiiT was invited to the UFORADIO for StreetVoiceonair show.
Music Style
THE WAiiT’s music is influenced by 60’s psychedelic rock, 80’s post punk and 90’s grunge. Frey uses funky and powerful rhythm, as well as arranges exotic melodies and harmonies between vocal, guitar and bass to make people dance. It depends on his experience of playing or listening to the world music like flamenco, samba, tango, military tattoo, etc.
The duo like playing some noises or effects in their songs that make tricks or grunge sounds. “In recent years, the guitar rock has become less and less attractive. It seems that Synthesizer will replace the role of guitar of the band. If there were no guitar’s noise, there would be no rock’n roll” Frey said.
THE WAiiT has two lead vocals. Frey usually sings the songs which have dark, melancholy and strong emotion and Lili sings songs which are negative and aggressive.
https://thewaiitband.wixsite.com/thewaiit
THE WAiiT is a Taiwan neo-psychedelic rock band founded by Frey and Lili in 2016. The group began as a home recording project. Frey writes, records, produces the music. Lili provides insight and inspiration, artwork and makes music videos. As a touring act, the project consists of Frey (guitar, vocals), Lili (bass, vocals), Sherry (drums).
The band was initially formed as a home studio project in 2016. Frey and Lili had worked together for years before these projects. In November 2015, the duo just finished their previous band Oscilloscope who formed in 2014 and played hard rock music. “I want to create a new style of rock music. It should be vintage and tastes like grunge” Lili said. Frey started to listen to the music which Lili suggested, and then wrote songs based on grunge, psychedelic rock.
After six months, the duo uploaded six self-produced tracks to thesixtyone, Sound Cloud and StreetVoice which caught attentions of musicians. At the same time, they enlisted drummer Xavi and started rehearsing as a band. In December 2016, they began playing at some local gigs.
Grease in the Grass
Frey completed the album tracks in October 2016. “As those great bands do, we need a name which is simple but meaningful” Lili said. The duo listed their favorite artists like Nirvana, The Drums, Joy Division and the band was finally named THE WAiiT.
“We love Kurt’s spirit. The word nirvana means people who are waiting to go to the new world” Frey said. “Neither of us like waiting” Lili added. Their self-produced debut album, THE WAiiT, which was released on 11 March 2017.
Tours in 2017 included Hsinchu Not Bad Festival, Taoyuan Ironrose Festival, as well as Spring Scream festival, Winder Music Festival, Hohaiyan Rock Festival and Unlimited Freedom Festival.
Night Out
During Unlimited Freedom Festival, tensions ran high and Lili criticized Xavi's drumming, which she felt was not "in the pocket." Xavi was fired afterwards and replaced by Sherry.
Tour in 2018 included Urban Nomad Opening Freak Out Festival and The Next Big Thing. During Nomad Opening Freak Out Festival, the Treasure music video was nominated for one of the best music videos of Taiwan Music Video Competition. On 7 July, THE WAiiT was invited to the UFORADIO for StreetVoiceonair show.
Music Style
THE WAiiT’s music is influenced by 60’s psychedelic rock, 80’s post punk and 90’s grunge. Frey uses funky and powerful rhythm, as well as arranges exotic melodies and harmonies between vocal, guitar and bass to make people dance. It depends on his experience of playing or listening to the world music like flamenco, samba, tango, military tattoo, etc.
The duo like playing some noises or effects in their songs that make tricks or grunge sounds. “In recent years, the guitar rock has become less and less attractive. It seems that Synthesizer will replace the role of guitar of the band. If there were no guitar’s noise, there would be no rock’n roll” Frey said.
THE WAiiT has two lead vocals. Frey usually sings the songs which have dark, melancholy and strong emotion and Lili sings songs which are negative and aggressive.
https://thewaiitband.wixsite.com/thewaiit
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